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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.83, 267.45 and 131.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.83, 267.45 and 131.79 is: 181.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.83 : 267.45 = 131.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.83/267.45 = 131.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.83x = 267.45 × 131.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.83x = 35,247.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,247.24/193.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.85

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